Covid: Lockdown easing in England delayed to 19 July

They say there is no “economic need” for the £4bn foreign aid cuts which undermine the UK’s credibility.

The deal between the UK and EU ends months of arguments over business rules and fishing rights.

Dr Clive Dix adds that the UK is “ahead of the game” in terms of anticipating coronavirus variants.

Wales announces four fatalities as UK chief medical officers lower the Covid alert level.

Boris Johnson wins a House of Commons vote on his plan to increase National Insurance tax.

But government scientific advisers also say “light” restrictions could curb infections in England.